Impermanence I
Gallery Raglan
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Art & Photography by David Popa, c. 2024
Limited Edition Release of 20
Each limited edition garment is sewn to order using luxury fabrics made from Scandinavian sea kelp sourced near the location David Popa created the original earth works. A woven label includes a scannable QR code to authenticate each piece. Orders are shipped in a limited edition artist tube that doubles as a pinhole camera. Apparel is designed by Memento, in collaboration with its artists, and is made to order in state of the art factories in the United States supporting workers with living wages.
We believe that when it’s all said and done, you’ll be prouder of photos when they can be held... and, better yet, worn.
Learn more about our apparel and Memento's social mission to reduce screen addiction and support offline forms of photography & self-expression here.
David Popa is an earth artist and aerial photographer born and raised in New York City and currently based in Finland. His interest in the arts spawned from a tight mentorship with his Father Albert Popa, one of the first graffiti writers in NYC. His interest in street art and contemporary muralism was the catalyst for the work he presently creates. His current body of work uses all natural pigments mixed only with the source water to create site-specific, ephemeral earth-works captured through the eye of a drone. The large-scale work Popa paints, mostly on islands/islets in the nordic region, are documented and portrayed through award winning photography and short films.
MATERIALS:
- 80% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
- 20% Seacell
- Made with a ®Pyratex Fabric
- Fabric Origin: Portugal
- Individually Printed, Cut & Sewn to Order: United States
Seacell is an emergent eco-friendly fabric that is made with seaweed-based fiber. It has an anti-oxidative capacity which eliminates free radicals while caring for the wearer's skin. The seaweed is harvested from the sparsely populated fjords, in a gentle, selective, and sustainable process, which only removes the part of the seaweed that is able to regenerate.
CARE:
- Machine wash cold
- Hang dry only
- Standard shrinkage if machine dried (see size information)
- Do not bleach
SHIPPING:
Like a custom printed and framed piece of photography, we hand craft each piece to order in the United States. Starting from rolls of premium fabric we dye inject the photograph and design elements using museum grade printing technology. We then individually cut, sew, and ship each product to order. Producing your unique garment to order helps reduce waste. You will receive a FedEx tracking number within 1-2 weeks.
US Orders: Free Fedex Shipping (2-7 Day)
International Orders: USD $20 Fedex Shipping (2-7 Day)
Memento ships to all US states for free and to 30 countries including: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Chile & Greece.
*Shop without surprises. International orders are assessed any applicable duties at checkout. With exception to orders shipped to Chile & Greece - duties and taxes will be the responsibility of customer upon receipt.
All products are delivered in fully recyclable and reusable packaging.
Shop Intentionally. Reduce Waste. Make It Real.
RETURNS:
The photography is custom injected into the fibers of fabric then cut & sewn just for you in your size. A set number of pieces are sold and produced according to each photo and artist drop during a limited window. That means we are unable to accept returns or exchanges. We are also unable to make any changes or cancellations to orders after 24 hours.
If for any reason your new piece arrives in anything other than perfect condition please let us know and we will repair or replace the piece!
GIFTING:
Sending this piece as a gift? Each piece comes in highly giftable, tube packaging without price information. Reminiscent of how you would receive a quality art print. After purchase, you will receive a branded email of the product you can forward to your intended gift recipient letting them know what they can expect to receive. Our return policy for gift orders is the same as stated above.
SLOW FASHION MEETS OFFLINE SOCIAL MEDIA. EVERY EDITION INDIVIDUALLY SEWN PER ORDER.
Memento individually prints, cuts & sews every piece made-to-order with premium materials—just like a framed photographic print. No blanks. No screen printing. We use silver gelatin particles and a museum-grade dye injection machine to embed the image into the fabric. All gallery apparel is sewn in the US at living wages.
It’s about photos enduring beyond a scrolling feed. To slow down and pull something out that is neither social media nor fast fashion, but a new bridge between two self-expressive forms.
Shop Intentionally. Reduce Waste. Make It Real. ©
"Witnessing my work erode, crack, and disappear before my eyes causes me to think deeper on the impermanence of our everyday lives. Every moment is truly miraculous. Being out in these beautiful, ethereal landscapes heightens my sense of what a mysterious world we live in."
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